Best time to visit Bulawayo

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When is the best time to visit Bulawayo?

The best time to visit Bulawayo is August and September based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Bulawayo28
    Jan
  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Bulawayo27
    Feb
  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Bulawayo27
    Mar
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Bulawayo26
    Apr
  • 24°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Bulawayo24
    May
  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Bulawayo21
    Jun
  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Bulawayo21
    Jul
  • 24°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Bulawayo24
    Aug
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Bulawayo28
    Sep
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Bulawayo29
    Oct
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Bulawayo28
    Nov
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Bulawayo28
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

Which is the hottest month in Bulawayo?

The hottest time of year in Bulawayo is normally October. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 29°C with moderate heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Bulawayo?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Bulawayo with 124mm on average. There are normally 12 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Bulawayo?

The sunniest time of year in Bulawayo is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 85% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.

Best time to visit

The weather guide for Zimbabwe (Bulawayo) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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